Dave Grohl, frontman for rock band Foo Fighters, has released a statement on Tuesday, September 10, admitting he has fathered a child outside his marriage.
“I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage,” he wrote on Instagram. “I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her. I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness,” he continued. “We’re grateful for your consideration toward all the children involved, as we move forward together.”
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters performs at Roskilde Festival 2024 on July 05, 2024 in Roskilde, Denmark. Grohl just announced that he is a new father of a baby outside of his marriage.
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Fans were floored by this news — especially from a musician who had a reputation, according to one commenter, as “the nicest man in rock.” Another was skeptical about the good intentions expressed in the post. “Regain trust? For having no respect for your wife? Yeah move along,” they wrote.
“Ugh lost a lot of respect for this man who I have always loved ❤️,” shared a disappointed fan, while another simply said, “Aw, ffs, Dave… damn. Just damn.”
A couple of Foo Fighters fans used the opportunity to intersperse the band’s lyrics into their reactions.
“There goes my hero,” multiple people lamented.
“Dave Grohl missed a trick not opening this statement with “I’ve got another confession to make,” wrote another commenter, referencing the Foo Fighters song “Best of You.”
